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SPECIAL NOTICE

This notice is for one of our own Billy Palladino, Staples H.S. graduate, class of 1968. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in November of 2009 and has been hospitalized since Feb. 6, when complications from throat cancer surgery in November robbed him of his ability to speak. He had an operation where they removed his epiglottis, the flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs. He had a Tracheotomy and now is unable to speak. He is presently in Danbury Hospital and is receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation and hoping to go home soon.

With all this going on for Bill, another tragedy struck his family. His wife, Janice Ann McClenathan Palladino, age 45, passed away from a massive heart attack on February 11, 2010 at her home in Sandy Hook, CT. She was also a Staples High School Graduate, class of 1983. Not only did his wife meticulously prepare meals that were injected through the feeding tube Bill had implanted after his surgery and monitor his medications, her full-time job at a small manufacturing company in Oxford provided the health insurance that covered the bulk of his medical bills.

Now there is no income for family and they don't know how long the insurance from Janice's job will cover Billy's medical bills. They have 2 daughters, Michelle and Sarah Palladino who are both in college.

We want to let you know that a trust fund has been set up for Billy and his family at:

Newtown Savings Bank
30 Main Street
Danbury CT 06810
Phone: (203) 205-0080

For those of you that want to contact him or send get well cards to, his home contact information is:

Bill Palladino
7 Overlook Knoll
Sandy Hook CT 06482
(203) 426-8960

Here are some links for more information:

Article on Billy in the Danbury News Times, Feb. 21, 2010.

Obituary from the Westport News on Janice Ann McClenathan Palladino.

Please help out where you can. Collectively we can all make a difference for Billy and his family, no matter what the $ amount is. Words of support are also needed if you can't make a donation during these hard times.

Thank you, Shelby Goodlett Pike

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Oh my, I don't even know where to start about Mr. Boston. Taught me to play the clarinet at Coleytown Jr. High, he was God in the band room. He was just the best - always positive and encouraging, truly a great teacher. I am so very, very sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies to his family.	Wendy Gordon Sheridan - 1972 Sunday, 08/29/2010 11:02:47
I am saddened to hear about Mr. Boston. He was a great music teacher and I always enjoyed Marching in the band Memorial Day Parades. To think that was about 40 years ago amazes me. The memories of Coleytown, playing in the band are still fresh, and I cannot believe how many teachers I remember by name. Anyway Mr. Boston was one of the great teachers and our prayers are with his family.	Jeffrey Launiere - 1975 Monday, 08/23/2010 08:12:51
Mr. Boston (music teacher, band leader while I was at CJHS) has died. His obit on the WestportNow site: -link- While this might come as a suprise to those who only knew me in Staples and beyond, I played trumpet in the band in CJHS. I sat next to Nick Conca and Colin Rankine, my fellow trumpet players), and Marched in the Memorial day parade playing trumpet (CJHS always seems to have a band Marching in the parade, even to this day) and I have pretty fond memories of Mr. Boston. He was passionate about his craft, but was a realist too. Mr. Boston was 67.	Jack Whittle - 1981 Monday, 08/23/2010 06:55:33
For all of you back east, there will be a Memorial service for Suzanne Holliday on July 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Greenfield Hill Cong. Church in Fairfield.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 07/16/2010 12:58:24
I remember Mrs. Holliday so well from PE at Bedford, She was nice and so attractive. She was a great role model for women all around. I am saddened by this news. Bless her soul.	Laura Goehausen - 1979 Friday, 07/16/2010 10:20:48
Suzanne Holliday, a 35-year Westport educator, has passed away. Suzanne taught at Coleytown, Saugatuck and Bedford Middle School. She was voted Teacher of the Year at the secondary level and also CT Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Her husband Bob coached tennis and hockey at Staples.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 07/16/2010 06:56:03
May 17, 2010 Sadly, Joe Koeller, Vice principal at Long Lots Junior High School passed away over the weekend. Anyone wishing to attend there will be: Wake Wednesday May 19, 2010 4 PM - 8 PM Harding Funeral Home 210 post Road East Funeral Services Thursday May 20, 2010 10 AM St. Lukes Church 84 Long Lots Rd.	Lynn Backalenick - 1970 Monday, 05/17/2010 14:27:04
CALLING ALL STAPLEITES - Especially Class of '67 The Sportsmen of Westport will be honoring one of our own, Mark Skinner, on May 25, 2010 at the Continental Manor, Norwalk, CT. Please contact Bill During for reservations or tickets may be purchased at the door. Further details on the web site of the Sportsmen of Westport: -link-	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Sunday, 05/16/2010 13:32:15
I loved Mrs. Wright! She was our nurse at Hillspoint and our families worshipped together at Saugatuck Congregational Church. I can still see Mrs. Wright dressed in her navy blue nurses uniform. Who does THAT anymore? It endeared me to her. I am so sad to hear of her passing! God bless you, Jean Wright!	Sue Holliday Windrick - 1976 Monday, 03/22/2010 16:26:02
Join in Westport’s Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Longshore Club Park: - Share your stories and photos of Longshore - Make a donation to help fund historical research - Attend one of the many Longshore 50th Anniversary events Happy birthday, Longshore Club Park! The spring of 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the town of Westport’s purchase of this much-loved recreational facility along the shores of Long Island Sound. Widely regarded as the most significant land acquisition in the town’s history, the purchase of the privately owned Longshore Beach and Country Club for $1.9 million was approved by a 38-0 vote at a Representative Town Meeting held on April 14, 1960. Longshore Club Park was opened to townspeople on May 28, 1960, and today comprises a 169-acre recreational facility that includes an 18-hole golf course, marina, three swimming pools, picnic areas and playgrounds, tennis courts and seasonal ice-skating rink, as well as the Longshore Sailing School and The Inn at Longshore. The Longshore 50th Anniversary Committee has been charged with fulfilling two core objectives. The first will be to coordinate the collection of archival materials relating to Longshore Club Park, past and present. The Committee also will present the history of Longshore in a variety of ways, from a dedicated multimedia website, to special exhibits for display in public spaces, to print publications, including a book. In addition to working with such organizations as the Westport Historical Society, Westport Library and other local civic, business and recreational groups, the Committee will seek to engage the residents of Westport in the gathering of historic materials relating to Longshore’s storied past, including the documentation of first-hand memories via videotaped oral histories. The second objective of the newly formed Committee will be to help organize a series of public events to mark the 50th Anniversary of the town’s purchase of the facility as well as to participate in an array of events, golf outings and celebrations conducted by allied groups. For a schedule of 2010 events relating to the Longshore 50th Anniversary or to contact the Committee regarding your own family’s recollections of Longshore as well as the submission of photos, home movies and other materials, call Scott at (203) 557-0773.	Sean Doyle - 1976 Monday, 03/22/2010 08:53:23
I was saddened to hear that Jean Wright passed away. I lived in the apartment above the Wright's garage for 4 years. I thought the world of Bob and Jean. Actually, several years ago my husband and I were in Ft. Myers and drove down to see them when they lived in a lovely retirement community in Sarasota (along with the O'Hanian's). I always sent them my annual Christmas letter since I left Westport in 1975. Kitty, their daughter, left a phone message for me when my husband and I were out of the country this past week. She mentioned that she hoped she had the correct phone number. Since we don't have caller ID, I was not able to return Kitty's phone number to thank her for contacting me. I hope someone can provide me this information. Thank you, and yes you could not find a kinder and more loving person as Jean. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes when she smiled. JJ (Joiner) Ebelhar, music teacher at Hillspoint 1969-1971; Bedford Jr. High 71-73, and Long Lots 7475.	J Joiner - faculty Sunday, 03/21/2010 17:32:30
Jean Forman Wright, 86, Sarasota, FL has died. She was a veteran of WWII, serving as an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps. She was a retired public health nurse who worked for many years at Hillspoint Elementary and Staples High School.	Don Torrey - 1969 Wednesday, 03/10/2010 06:36:09
Louis M. Santella, Staples class of 1951 and unofficial Mayor of Saugatuck has passed away.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Monday, 02/22/2010 06:38:11
At 82 and trying to write my memoir during my tenure at SHS as: "Mr. G's Odyssey B.A." Before Alzheimer's sets in!) Any one wishing to send any additions to this endeavor would be most welcome. Please drop a line to be included in this classic piece of science classroom drama! Thanks for the memories...apologies to Bob Hope! Nick Georgis (203) 926-0286	Nicholas Georgis - faculty Thursday, 02/11/2010 10:22:08
Sharon Kugeman Simmons born 4/19/33 passed away 1/27/2010 in Woodbury Ct. according to the Danbury News. She lived an absolutely amazing life according to her obit. I hope someone remembers her, either the class of 1951 or '52.	Linda Dinsmore Tufts - 1960 Wednesday, 02/03/2010 17:57:07
Mr. Joe Ziegahn, Technical Director of Staples Players for 27 years and Westport teacher for 39, passed away on Thursday. RIP.	Dave Arcudi - 1996 Sunday, 01/10/2010 19:38:29
Does anyone have details on how and where Ludy Wessel died and where he is buried?	Willy Maliszewski - 1967 Monday, 11/30/2009 16:57:29
CONGRATULATIONS to the Staples Broadcasters WWPT-FM! They received four awards in the John Drury High School Radio Awards competition. They are: Best Sports Talk (third place): DJ Sixsmith, Mike Nussbaum, Eric Gallanty (Two Guys and a ‚ÄúGal‚Äù); Best Sportscast (third place): Eric Gallanty (Sportscast Update); Best Radio Drama (Adaptation) (first place): David Roth‚Äôs Acting Class and Jim Honeycutt‚Äôs Audio Production Class ("A Christmas Carol"), and Best Radio Station Advisor: Mike Zito.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 11/20/2009 06:00:12
This notice is to inform all who knew him, and loved him, that my brother Matthew Sandler, class of 1986, died two years ago today on November 14, 2007 in the Sierra Mountains in California. He had a Memorial Service both in California, and in Westport. A Memorial Bench has been placed near Glendenning by the stream to honour his memory. We miss him dearly, and cherish our memories.	Meredith Sandler Maxcy - 1973 Saturday, 11/14/2009 14:58:34
CONGRATULATIONS to Lynsey Addario '91! Lynsey has just received the "Genius Award" from the MacArther Foundation ($500,000 to be given $100,000 a year for 5 years). She is a Photojournalist based in Turkey.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Tuesday, 09/22/2009 06:30:06
Albie Loeffler, beloved Coach 1952-1978 has passed away.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Monday, 09/07/2009 07:04:38
I have just received some very sad news (thanks Leslie). Back in July '08 I posted a wonderful and inspirational story about Beau MacVane (Matt '64 son). Beau passed away in June from the horrible disease ALS that he had so bravely fought. I want to send Matt and family my deepest sympathies. Beau is still my HERO!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 07/24/2009 09:52:45
Sadly, My sister Janet Henry (Cooper) class of '68 passed away this past Sunday. She leaves behind our mom, a husband of 35 years, 4 children, myself and my brother John who is still in Westport working as club pro at Longshore. She will be dearly missed. I hope there are some people left out there that have some Westport memories of her.	Robert Cooper - 1972 Thursday, 07/16/2009 05:46:29
Thank you to all you who came to the "JUST LIKE JOE" screening at the Community Theatre Foundation of Fairfield this past Thursday evening. A Big Thank You to Dan Woog and his interview in Woog's World 6/5/09. Sincerely, Fred Carpenter	Fred Carpenter - 1970 Friday, 06/12/2009 20:38:59
CONGRATULATIONS TO: The Staples Baseball Team for their second consecutive year of winning the FCIAC title! Sam Arciola '86 will be sworn in as a Captain for the Westport Police Department on June 10th!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Thursday, 06/04/2009 06:54:57
My name is Fred Carpenter, I grew up in Westport on Rayfield Road and I wrote, produced and directed an independent movie titled "JUST LIKE JOE." Set in 1969, the film follows the lives of three 17-year-old high school football players bonded by friendship and their compelling need to find their place in a rapidly changing world. Longing for a senior year filled with dating, the prom and football glory, their normal rites of passage run smack into the drama and uncertainty of the times -the military draft, evolving sexual mores, racial inequality and possibly fighting in the Vietnam War. As different as the three teammates are, one extraordinary thing unites them above all else-their desire to be "JUST LIKE JOE" -Joe Namath- their iconic hero who was the sexy, ultra cool, 1969 Super Bowl winning quarterback of the New York Jets and the personification of everything they could ever hope to be. The personalities of these three football players are based on my childhood friends from Westport, Danny Rauh Staples 1972, Kenny Knoll Staples 1975 and Don Miro Staples 1976. On Thursday June 11th at 7pm "JUST LIKE JOE" will be screened at the Community Theater Foundation of Fairfield, located at 1424 Post Road Fairfield, CT. Admission is Free and a Q&A will follow the film. This is a great theater supported by Paul Newman's Company, Newman's Own and The Westport Country Playhouse. See you there...	Fred Carpenter - 1970 Wednesday, 05/13/2009 14:28:12
Class of 1974 Reunion meeting is tomorrow night, Thursday May 7, at the Black Duck - 8 PM - all are welcome to say hi, share ideas, we'd love to see you! Cheers, Stacey	Stacey Clarfield Newman - 1974 Wednesday, 05/06/2009 10:08:53
CLASS OF 1974 REUNION. Looking for a date in October - possibly the 3 day weekend. The details are posted on our class of '74 site - look for more news as we get more people involved. Be there - it's going to be a fantastic weekend!	Stacey Clarfield Newman - 1974 Tuesday, 04/28/2009 17:08:21
Tyler Hicks '88, a Staff Photographer for the New York Times, was among staff members cited for winning a 2009 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting. Congratulations Tyler!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Wednesday, 04/22/2009 06:45:25
CLASS OF 1980 REUNION! We finally have a date! August 5-8, 2010. More info to follow!	Julie Pirri Bradford - 1980 Thursday, 04/16/2009 13:27:58
Marilyn Briggs Chambers was found dead today, April 13th, in her LA home by her 17 year old daughter. So far, no word on cause of death.	Marcy Anson Fralick - 1970 Monday, 04/13/2009 20:56:12
URGENT REQUEST Our classmate, Tony "Chip" Giunta '64 is in dire need of a kidney. Tony retired from the Westport Police Dept. in 2006 after 34 years serving Westport. Potential donors are asked to contact Joyce Albert, Transplant Coordinator Yale New Haven at 203-688-8373 and please reference Anthony Giunta. Please see article in today's westportnow.com	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 04/10/2009 08:04:21
Red Barn Update: The Westport Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve the Red Barn's application to connect to the town's sewer system. Next the Planning & Zoning Commission must approve and then it is subject to approval by the Dept. of Environmental Protection. Thanks to all who helped!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Wednesday, 02/18/2009 12:55:08
STAPLES CLASS OF '89 REUNION - OCTOBER 17TH That's right '89ers it has been nearly 20 years since we took the walk across the Staples fieldhouse floor to get those cherished and sacred diplomas. All I remember is there seemed to be a lot of marbles rolling around up there. Want to relive those precious Staples memories and connect with old friends? Then make sure you attend our 20th Reunion bash the weekend of October 17th, 2009. We will continue to share more details as we get closer to the event...check out the following website and please send in your payment via the website to reserve your spot today and don't forget to tell your classmates. -link- The Class of '89 Reunion Committee	Brice Westring - 1989 Friday, 01/23/2009 06:44:30
STAPLES PLAYERS REUNION May 24, 2009 Greetings Staples Players alumni and friends of Staples Players! As you may or may not know, 2009 marks Staples Players' 50th birthday! We are excited to announce a special event we are planning to celebrate this great organization and bring together as many Staples Players alums as possible. We hope you will mark your calendar and save the date of Sunday, May 24th, 2009. This is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, which we chose so that people would take advantage of the long weekend and come to Westport. The event will take place at Staples and will feature musical numbers, stories, photos and video from past Players productions. Please email StaplesPlayers50@gmail.com¬†if you are interested in hearing more about this event ‚Äì how to get tickets, get involved, etc. Please include your graduation year, email address, what shows you were involved with and what role you had in those shows (tech, pit, cast ‚Äì if so, what roles played). We will offer more information about this exciting event in coming weeks ‚Äì for now, we hope that you forward this message on to your high school friends and start to make your travel plans. Please see below for how you can help us. We are very much looking forward to this exciting event ‚Äì help us spread the word! Happy New Year, Staples Players Things we are interested in hearing from you ‚Äì please respond if there is anything you can help with: -Do you have a particularly funny and/or touching anecdote about your time in Players that you would like to share? If so, please email StaplesPlayers50@gmail.com. We are looking for some people to share stories during the celebration. -Do you have a sibling that was also in Players that might be able to attend the event with you? We are looking to put together a number in the show celebrating siblings involved with Players and would like to include as many people as possible. Please note that this includes actors, pit and tech. -Do you have photos or videos of past Players productions to share with us? If so, please email KerryLongPhoto@gmail.com. We are not only interested in possibly featuring them in the celebration but copying them (including transferring videos to DVD) to keep in the Staples Players archives. -Are you currently a performer or involved in the arts?	Customer Service - Monday, 01/12/2009 08:07:05
Robert Neal Davidson of Key West, Florida died Thursday January 1, 2009. He was 51. Robert was born in Port Lyautey, Kenitra, Morocco on August 10, 1957 and spent most of his life in Westport, CT. Mr. Davidson is a graduate of Staples High School in Westport, CT, 1975, Kent Prep School in 1976 and the University of Vermont, 1980, with a degree in Environmental Studies. After graduation Robert made his career in the New York City Garment Industry. After the death of his father Robert Maurice Davidson in 1999, Robert came to Key West to join his mother, Judy, at Davidson Real Estate Group. He worked there until his death. Robert is survived by his wife of seven months, Estelle and his mother Judith H. Davidson. In addition, he is survived by his beloved children Jessica A. Davidson and Kelly S. Davidson. Robert also had one brother, John Davidson, two sisters, Carol Woldt and Elizabeth Smith. He had five nieces and nephews and four step children. The most valuable part of Robert‚Äôs life was his family. Please say a prayer for them. Services were held on Monday, January 5, 2009, at 5PM at Dean-Lopez Funeral Home, 418 Simonton Street, Key West Florida. There will be a service for Rob in Fairfield at the Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT on January 24, from 1-3PM. Hope to see you there.	Elizabeth Davidson Smith - 1980 Monday, 01/12/2009 06:19:18
I just received some very sad news: YOWELL, MOLLY S. of Newton. December 31, 2008. Devoted mother of Somers F. Killian of Newton and longtime partner of John Tsimortos also of Newton. She is also survived by her three sisters, one niece, three nephews and two grandnephews. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 5th at 4PM in the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church Chapel, 207 Washington St. Wellesley Hills. Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend the service and reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, P O Box 204, Norwood, NJ 07648, -link-, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Boston, MA. 02114, ATTN: Development Office, -link- or a charity of your choice.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Sunday, 01/04/2009 11:00:23
Just heard from Tommy Nistico and he would like the emails to go to: selectman@westportct.gov They need our help and this is time sensitive. Thanks to all!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Monday, 12/22/2008 11:22:00
The Nisticos and Red Barn Need Our Help! Please read the message below and send your emails to Tommy at: tomnisser@yahoo.com "Hello All and Merry Christmas,,,,,...We the Nistico family here at the Red Barn do not have city sewer and we are going before the Town P & Z to try and get it. The connection would only be 1000 feet to the Barn. We went before the board the other night and your emails went a long way...in fact very powerful... in fighting the oppisition...local town resident's who are fighting us,, some have thoughtful consideration but most were vindictive and we did not get a decision yet. The next meeting will be coming up in 2 weeks and I will ask you again to reach out and have anyone and everyone , please right another email saying simply.....I AM IN FAVOR OF THE RED BARN FOR THEIR SEWER PROBLEM...THAY HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS IN WESTPORT FOR 75 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN TAXPAYERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS!....Please tap out your adress books and have their friends and family's respond.The town meeting was a painful night for my brother Chich and I to sit thru while everyone took shots at us. I am very thankful for everyone of you and your friends that responded with emails which counted heavily for us. God Bless you all! Sincerely,tommy"	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 12/19/2008 13:52:08
Janet Abrams Karoscik died on December 11, 2008 of esophageal cancer. She graduated from Staples in 1971 and from Smith College in 1975. She married Gene Karoscik 23 years ago and had lived in Norwalk all that time. She is survived by her brother David '74 and her mother Dorothy who still lives on Pumpkin Hill.	David Abrams - 1974 Friday, 12/12/2008 09:49:29
I wanted to let everyone know that my old friend Susan Hartsig passed away last year after a long battle with cancer.	Jan Frost - 1966 Tuesday, 12/02/2008 08:24:52
Update regarding the Funeral service and Memorial for KC Merritt- it will be on THURSDAY, Oct. 9, not Fri. as previously posted. Funeral is in Tarrytown, NY. Memorial service is in Norwalk. Times TBD. Alison McCarthy	Alison Clarke - 1975 Monday, 10/06/2008 16:47:17
KC's service will be Thursday, NOT Friday.	Lisa Ullrich - 1975 Monday, 10/06/2008 16:23:49
Our good friend, Kathleen Constance ("KC") Merritt passed away last week. She was in the Class of 1974 and lived on Wilton Rd. in Westport for many years. There will be a service graveside on Fri. -link- Tarrytown, NY. If you want to know details, please contact Alison McCarthy who will put you in touch with her brother, Matt Merritt who is in charge of arrangements. He is traveling from the West Coast on Wed. (Oct. 8). email Alison: Laniesmom@aol.com.	Alison Clarke - 1975 Monday, 10/06/2008 11:50:21
Pertaining to your question (Scott Rose), re: Paul's salad dressing; 1982 is correct! I had the extreme pleasure of having dinner with him during the time he was on a holiday vacation break from the filming of "The Verdict," which was released in '82. Stew Leonard Sr. was at the time helping him get the promotion of it together for it's first introduction to the public.	Raymond Prezkop - 1969 Friday, 10/03/2008 21:08:49
I was in eighth grade at Coleytown Jr. in 1968 when an assembly for all students took place in the auditorium so that Paul Newman could warn us us about the dangers of drug abuse. The teachers and students alike were thrilled to see him! I wonder if my memory is correct that I remember Paul Newman's bottled salad dressing in Westport in 1971 or 72? The national media reports it as 1982.	Scott Rose - 1972 Friday, 10/03/2008 09:46:49
Steve McQueen - 'King of Cool'; Burt Lancaster - Ultimate 'Storyteller'; ... Paul Newman - 'King of HEART and COMPASSION! A true humanitarian hero. I'll sorely miss him.	Raymond Prezkop - 1969 Wednesday, 10/01/2008 17:35:13
Sorry to have to report another sad bit of news. Class of '69 member, Mike Donovan passed away Sep 23 '08, in Florida. This was due to treatment complications during a 4th bout with cancer. The first 3 were 13 years apart starting while in college at U of PENN. The last bout was something different diagnosed about 2 years ago. There was a memorial service this past Monday in FL. If anyone is interested I can try to photo and submit the obituary which was e-mailed to me by his wife, Linda. He is survived by his son, Drew, from his first marriage, his current wife and a step-daughter.	Raymond Prezkop - 1969 Wednesday, 10/01/2008 17:09:51
Is there a bulletin board for Westport Gays who have lost touch wit/or never knew that certain people where gay? Please give me an answer.	Bruce Paver - 1982 Sunday, 09/28/2008 21:36:48
Paul Newman made my life richer for seeing all of his incredible acting and films. I applaud him for all of the good work that he did to make a difference in this world! He is one of my heroes! May he live on in all of those he has helped and in all of his heirs! Here, here to one of the truly good guys! The world needs more people like him!	Wendy Ahrensdorf Powers - 1969 Sunday, 09/28/2008 12:18:19
It broke my heart when I heard that Paul Newman passed away. I always tell people what a fabulous guy he truly was. In high school I worked at Compo Acres Pharmacy...remember that? He was a regular, and such a friendly guy...he actually once came in with Robert Redford and the two of them were joking around with me about who was going to pay for the film they were buying...he used to pick up my brother in the days of hitch hiking and drive him home...when he would pull in my driveway, it was pretty exciting...and my funniest memory was that every year my family and his would go to the Cobbs Mill Inn for "mothers day," he was always there...one year he stood up and said.."to all the fathers that are stuck paying for this."...tooo funny, then my dad said..."hey, I have blue eyes too"! eveyone laughed, he truly was a gentleman with a heart of gold...he will be truly missed.	Ellen Botwin - 1974 Sunday, 09/28/2008 08:06:15
I worked as a cashier at Westbank Foods on the Post Road in South of downtown Westport when I was about 16. One day Paul and Nell walked into the store. I was excited to see him, but I had seen him before at Staples wearing blue jeans and a sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off driving his VW bug that had a Porche engine in it. Well, the ladies shopping in the store went nuts trying to catch a look at him and his gorgeous blue eyes. They were almost crawling over stacks of cans and other foods to catch his attention and get a smile that would melt a woman in those days. He cashed out at the next register to the right of mine so I could just turn around to see his smile and blue eyes just inches away. Yes, ladies . . they were bright, light blue and his smile . . . I knew I would never forget it. Nell was adorable, too, like tomboy with her long, blond hair. Father and daughter together. It was a memorable and sweet moment. Yes, he was Mr. Westport and I admired him always. P. S. I also remember that he order Coors beer by the case direct from Colorado (before it was sold nationwide) and shipped to Westport Market (or was it 'Foods'?) on Main Street. I knew someone who worked there and they told me while showing me the cases waiting to be picked up. Another memory.	Wendy Ahrensdorf Powers - 1969 Saturday, 09/27/2008 23:03:45
I can remember Paul & Nellie greeting each other at Needle Park. Remember Needle Park? He was like a kid...	Kathleen Solway Kessel - 1979 Saturday, 09/27/2008 21:45:48
How will Westport ever be looked at in the same way. I have so many stories that I have told my children about him. He was a fantastic man. He will be missed by all. He WAS Westport.	Linda Alexander Whitcomb - 1979 Saturday, 09/27/2008 15:56:35
How sad, Paul Newman was a great guy, humble, a good neighbor and yes, Linda, he did embody Westport - I smile when I think of seeing him on Main Street in a beat up T-shirt, driving his VW bug - and running into him at the Danish Hearth - always a smile, always kind.	Stacey Clarfield Newman - 1974 Saturday, 09/27/2008 12:02:06
Paul Newman embodied Westport, awesome actor, cool guy, too bad	Linda Toner Moosekian - 1973 Saturday, 09/27/2008 09:21:20
Bill Alexander, Staples Class of '82, recently took advantage of the Right to Marry in San Francisco and married his long time partner Rafael Quiroz. It was a beautiful ceremony at City Hall. Congratulations Bill and Rafael!	Bryon Withers - 1982 Tuesday, 09/23/2008 11:07:18
Such sad news, such a great man and wonderful inspiring educator - Al Pia will be missed but always remembered with great fondness.	Stacey Clarfield Newman - 1974 Thursday, 09/04/2008 04:09:41
From Westportnow.com, 9/4/08: Westport Drama King Al Pia Dies at 85 Albert Pia, who led Westport‚Äôs Staples Players from 1968 to 1996 and had a long career in theater arts, died Wednesday night. He was 85. Pia, who lived in Norwalk, had been in ill health for some time. Last month, he was honored by Staples alumni in Westport and the school‚Äôs Black Box Theatre was named in his honor. First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff declared Aug. 9, 2008 ‚ÄúAl Pia Day‚Äù in Westport and presented him with a commemorative plaque. In addition to the Players, Pia also founded the summer theater program at the school, one that he continued to direct well past his retirement, and the studio theater program. In his long career, Pia considered himself first and foremost a teacher. In Westport, he concentrated on changing the theater curriculum to offer experience at a sophisticated level, insisting, for example, that students read college-level plays and study the Stanislavski acting method. A former student recalled that in order to pass a semester of drama, Pia insisted that his students see or read 24 plays and write a full-length report on each one. ‚ÄúI admit to once being skeptical of Pia‚Äôs claims about the plays we were reading; that is, until I went to college,‚Äù the former student said. ‚ÄúWhen the professor handed out the syllabus for my first theater course at Yale, I discovered Pia had told us the truth--I had already read half of the semester‚Äôs list.‚Äù Pia‚Äôs involvement in theater began as a youth in school, staging plays as actor, director and stage technician, and through high school and college years. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1941. At 17, he left his native Stamford to fly in combat planes over Europe during World War II.WestportNow.com Image Westport‚Äôs Staples High School theater community last month honored Pia before a performance of ‚ÄúLes Miserables--Student Edition.‚Äù (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com In 1949, he earned a B.A degree from the University of New Hampshire and followed with a Masters in education there in 1953. Doctoral study at Harvard University was interrupted by recall to active military duty during the Korean War. Later, he worked in India and Turkey managing international trade fairs for the U.S. Commerce Department and in Munich, Germany with Radio Liberty, an international broadcasting firm for the U.S. Department of State. While in Germany, he formed The American Theatre of Munich and staged only great American classic plays in English, such as ‚ÄúOur Town,‚Äù ‚ÄúA View From The Bridge‚Äù and others. He attracted highly talented actors from various countries. The Voice of America, impressed with their mission and success, aired some of their works internationally. Returning to the United States, Pia taught for a while in New Hampshire where he formed the Lancaster Community Theatre. He then taught in Kotona and South Salem, N.Y. for seven years before transferring to Stamford where he founded and became the artistic director of the Sterling Barn Theater. In 1968, Pia accepted the theater department position at Staples. In his first year there, Pia directed a production of ‚ÄúSoldier, Soldier!‚Äù It was his full-length adaptation of the antiwar one-act play, ‚ÄúBury the Dead.‚Äù It won both Connecticut State Drama Association Award and New England Theater Conference Moss Hart Memorial Award. He was then asked by the Dramatic Publishing Company to premiere new plays. Pia directed the play ‚ÄúBlack Elk Speaks‚Äù at Staples, winning the New England Theater Conference Moss Hart Memorial Award, as did ‚ÄúCabaret,‚Äù ‚ÄúThe Sound of Music,‚Äù ‚ÄúWest Side Story,‚Äù and other major stage productions. Several full-length plays were written and directed by Pia at the Sterling Barn Theater. His drama, ‚ÄúDrop Zone,‚Äù based upon his military career as a combat pilot in World War II, also won the New England Theater Conference Moss Hart Memorial Award. The Town of Westport in 1996 and the City of Stamford in 1997 honored Pia for achievement in theater and cultural contribution to their communities. In 1998, the Westport Historical Society honored Pia in recognition of his ‚Äúgifted excellence in educating and preparing young actors for the professional theater.‚Äù In 1999, Pia received the Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Lifetime Achievement. Pia also found time to write a novel, ‚ÄúOn Stage!The Communal Magic of Theatre.‚Äù Funeral services were incomplete. -link-	Michael Beecher - 1973 Thursday, 09/04/2008 01:09:52
Hi All ~ Dan Woog wrote an article - Westport News, Woog's World 7/17/08 Westport News - about Beau MacVane, Matt's (64) son. For a wonderful and truly inspirational young man check out Beau's web site: beaumacvane.com. Thank you Beau for your service to our country. You are my HERO!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Wednesday, 07/23/2008 10:07:18
Stacey, You would be very welcome and so would your classmates. I don't think we were very restrictive, even back then, when it came to who came to join the party. I know that the town will be full of a lot of great memories over the entire weekend. I happen to have had the unfortunate experience of being at SteVe Smollins memorial service last week and talked with quite a few additional alumni that are planning on signing up soon. The realization of how short life can be seems to bring this to the surface. Hope to see you on the 4th of Oct.	Adam Lubarsky - 1973 Monday, 07/21/2008 04:07:17
Class of 1964 Does anyone have any contact info for Steven Jennings? The last time I talked to him and that was years ago, he was planning on moving to Florida.	Bruce Erickson - 1964 Saturday, 07/12/2008 06:07:39
Hey.. I have no objections if anyone from the class of 1974 (as long as they are party animals) want to come! Go to -link-. and download the info and send it on.. the more the merrier.	Susan Woog Wagner - 1973 Saturday, 07/12/2008 05:07:57
Hi Adam, as a member of the class of '74, some of us were hoping that we might join in some of the celebration. I'm in touch with many of the '73 class and had asked if some of us (any one who was nearby or could make the trip)from our class could prove that we're worthy of the party animal status. So, is it OK? Last I heard it was, but seeing that you are the spokesperson, I'm asking you. If you need references, ask Pam Washburn! :) - Stacey Clarfield	Stacey Clarfield Newman - 1974 Thursday, 07/10/2008 06:07:06
To all the members of the class of '73 I have been asked by some fellow classmates to try and arouse the party animal within you. Now I know that we had not only the largest graduating class that ever left Staples but I believe that due to our exemplary behavior during our three year rein, we could probably be considered the best partying class that ever left the school. If there is any doubt just look at what they had to immediately implement after we left. They closed the school in and basically turned a free spirited campus into a regular high school. Anyway, this is an effort to reach out and get more people from our class to come to the Oct.4th reunion. It is pretty simple to get the specifics. Go to -link- you will get all the particulars and have an oportunity to sign up and pay thru PayPal right there. If you have any classmates email addresses please forward the sight address on. Thanks, and yes I still like to talk alot, Adam Lubarsky	Adam Lubarsky - 1973 Thursday, 07/10/2008 05:07:00
Amanda - so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I hope your remission lasts for a very long time. Eva	Eva Pastor - 1981 Thursday, 06/19/2008 08:06:22
Eva, Yours' & Derek's info struck me. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last August 2007. There is no family history of this kind of cancer as far as my family knows. It is a very serious & aggressive type. Luckily, I am in remission right now. When I read Derek De Vries entry it made me wonder about my condition. I lived in Westport 5 years, from 1966 - 1971 on Peach Lot Place just down from Staples High. I graduated from there in 1969. It was just kind of spooky to me. I wish yo the best.	Amanda Siebenhausen Fink - 1969 Wednesday, 06/18/2008 02:06:08
An update ... I've been contacted by a FIFTH person from the class of '81 that was diagnosed with MS - this brings the incidence rate up to nearly 1%!	Eva Pastor - 1981 Thursday, 06/12/2008 08:06:14
I'm not sure this classifies as news, but I don't know where else to post it. I recently found out that a FOURTH woman from my graduating class [1981] has been living with Multiple Sclerosis. I was diagnosed in 1998. If this is true, then our class has a higher than normal incidence of MS than the general population. [Our class = 0.8%, general population = 0.1%]. I find this to be a little odd. I just learned about the Accelerated Cure Project [-link-] and thought if we have a cluster of cases in Westport in the 1980s, this might be of scientific interest to them. Out of respect for privacy, I will not name the other 3 women that to my knowledge, have been diagnosed. But I'm curious as to whether there are more. If you've been diagnosed with MS or any other demylenating disease [transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, ADEM, or optic neuritis] please send me an email [eva523@aol.com]. I'd love to connect with any and all of you and maybe look into why the incidence in our class was so much higher than the general population.	Eva Pastor - 1981 Friday, 06/06/2008 02:06:21
IT'S OFFICIAL! SAVE THE DATE! COME HOME TO WESTPORT THIS FALL! Staples High School Class of 1973 35th High School Reunion Saturday, October 4, 2008 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. the Norwalk Inn,99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 $125.00 per person due by July 1, 2008 Also planned: Friday night cocktails at Longshore, Sunday morning tour of Staples and Sunday afternoon Family BYO Picnic at Compo Beach For complete details and a registration form send an email to either Fotowoog@aol.com (Susie Woog Wagner)or smungavin@optonline.net (Susan Mraz Mungavin) We will send you all you need in a return email! SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!	Susan Mraz Mungavin - 1973 Wednesday, 05/28/2008 03:05:52
Steve Smollin, class of '73, died on February 29, 2008 from complications of injuries sustained in a car accident on February 3, 2008. I did not know Steve from Staples, but met him many years later. He often talked fondly of his friends and days in Westport. I will miss him and think of him often. Ann Taylor Lynch '80	Ann Taylor Lynch - 1980 Wednesday, 05/07/2008 11:42:30
More Sad News ~ Does anybody remember the Barbershop behind the Remarkable Book Store? Back in the 50's and 60's it was owned by Nick Coppolo of Norwalk, he then sold it to his cousin Joe. Mr. C recently passed away in Cape Coral, FL. My husband and I were fortunate enough to visit him in the hospital...he died the next day. Mr. C was the kindest person you'd ever want to meet. If you knew him you were touched by someone very special. May he rest in peace.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Sunday, 04/20/2008 05:10:20
Class of '74...We've lost a dear, dear friend this past Sunday, April 13. Larry Saviano died suddenly at the young age of 52. Please remember in your prayers his wife, Debbie (Sargent), his daughters, Michelle and Melissa and his grandson Dylan. May you rest in peace Larry. You will be missed.	Mary Ellen Stanton - 1974 Wednesday, 04/16/2008 07:21:56
1988 20-Year Class Reunion - sorry, posted the wrong weekend! It's October 10-12 (Saturday is the main event). Please check the official reunion website for additional events and changes (-link- again for any confusion.	Sheri Hannes Norton - 1988 Wednesday, 04/16/2008 09:45:45
William Alexander, Class of 1982, will be the honorary MC for the 2008 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade.	Bryon Withers - 1982 Tuesday, 04/15/2008 10:41:29
Steve Surprise, Class of 1972 passed away in November 2007 in Tortola, BVI.	Alison Ackerman Healy - 1973 Tuesday, 04/08/2008 13:09:30
I read recently in classmates that Albert, Skip, Adkins passed away. Does anyone have more info?	Thom Pedersen - 1970 Saturday, 04/05/2008 22:26:27
Class of 1988 Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of October 18-19. Justin Seamonds is the primary contact. The official reunion website is: -link-	Sheri Hannes Norton - 1988 Tuesday, 03/25/2008 18:48:42
Hello all from Lia Oprea (Class of '79). I recently learned that one of our classmates, Peter Grady has passed away. I knew Peter since we were five years old and classmates at Greens Farms Elementary School. We went through school together and spoke infrequently through the years though we always seemed to be in the same circle of friends. He was a remarkably intelligent, sweet and sensitive person. Like the song says... "I always thought I'd see you again..." Rest in Peace Peter, you will be sorely missed. Below is Peter's obituary from the Westport News (CT) September 28, 2007 Peter Stephen Grady Peter Stephen Grady died peacefully at his home recently. He was 46. A former longtime resident of Westport, born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Paul H. Grady, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the late Ruth Connors Grady. He is also survived by his beloved former wife, Eleanor, and their cherished children, Monica, Myles, Shannon and Claire; his brother, Paul Jr.; sisters, Marie and Monica; stepmother, Helen Grady and many other relatives. He was a graduate of Staples High School, Boston College, and earned an M.B.A. from UConn. He was formerly employed by IBM Global Services. Mr. Grady was an avid sports fan who loved to ski, golf, play tennis and hockey, and especially enjoyed hiking at Devil's Den with his children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on today at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road, Westport, 06880. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Peter Grady Children's Fund, c/o Roberts & Stevens, P.A., P.O. Box 7647, Asheville, NC 28802.	Lia Oprea - 1979 Monday, 01/07/2008 01:26:50
Does anyone happen to have Mr. Weigel's mailing address? He was the Chorus and Orphenians director. Thanks! Heather Grahame (Class of 1973)	Heather Grahame - 1973 Sunday, 10/28/2007 17:11:39
Thea ~ Wendy was class of '65. Wendy and Bill Gessner had a wreath and VT goods business and I just heard from the gal that took over the business: "Bill and the kids (Dan and Kate) are adjusting to life without Wendy. Both kids are working and spending time with their father. They are an extremely supportive family and are there for each other during this difficult time." Bill has left their web site up, check it out: users.vtlink.net/~gess/ Be sure to click on "hand made log cabin" and read about the history of their beautiful place.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Saturday, 10/13/2007 08:14:14
Wendy Barnard 1965 or 66, died in Vermont	Thea Hansen - 1965 Saturday, 10/06/2007 19:24:56
Another '66 and Friends Get-Together Oct. 27 & 28, 2007 Westport Sat: Georgetown Saloon - Halloween Costume Party Old School Revue music and dancing $10 cover and reservations a must, 203-226-5730 Sun: Brunch at the Red Barn 11 am Scot and Jill Raymaley Bossert (FL) will be in town. It's Scot's birthday - the BIG ONE - so join in the festivities!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Saturday, 10/06/2007 21:09:08
Class of '66 and Friends !!! Mark your calendars for Sept. 15, 2007 7:30 PM An impromptu casual dinner at the Georgetown Saloon with music by The Old School Revue....Rob Carlson singing. Plans for Sunday at Compo. Charlie Joyner and Steve Doig will be in town plus others from our football team. reservations at Gerogetown 203-544-8003 or contact Roger Kaufman RZKTRoger@aol.com	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Wednesday, 09/05/2007 22:06:03
Helen (Lupton) Jones, 86, died peacefully at her home in New Suffolk, NY, on June 6. She was laid to rest at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic on June 11. Helen was active in local politics, she managed the Jaguars little league team and competed in many bridge tournaments. Helen will be missed by all who knew and loved her.	Catherine Jones - 1975 Tuesday, 06/12/2007 04:04:50
Hi Matt ~ Are you still living in Winder, GA? The '05 alumni directory doesn't have anything on Walter but does list Matt Joyce '86....brothers maybe? It's Woodhill Rd., Westport but not a confirmed listing, sounds like their childhood home. As far as yearbooks....what we've done is locate someone in Westport and have them go to the Westport Library and copy the yearbook. It'll be in black and white but better than nothing.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Saturday, 05/05/2007 14:03:02
Franklyn Eugene Stevens,Jr.,former Westport resident, passed away 1/17/07 in Plant City,Fl.at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife Olive and daughters Deborah, Carol, Valerie and Elizabeth. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He was truly a self made man who was loved by his family and admired by those who knew him well. Miss you Dad!	Deborah Stevens - 1970 Thursday, 04/12/2007 20:54:50
Jean Margaret Eastin, resident of Westport from 1965-1972, daughter of Forrest & Helen Gibbons, mother to Jeffrey,Gregory & Patrick, passed away on 11/23/06 in Scottsdale,Az. Jean will be memorialized on 12/5/06 at Desert Hills Mortuary, Phoenix,Az.	Patrick Eastin - 1975 Saturday, 11/25/2006 23:05:47
CLASS OF '66 - 40TH REUNION UPDATES!!!!!! There was no mention of time for the Sat. Clam Bake at Sheffer/Scheffler's..........it's 6:30. There is also a tour of Staples scheduled for Sat. at 11:00...........meet at the front entrance.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Tuesday, 07/18/2006 00:01:01
STAPLES CLASS OF 1961 REUNION contact me at bopert@sterlingcommercialcapital.com so I can let you know about our 45th celebbration in Westport june 23-24-25 brian opert 203-895-0173	Brian Opert - 1961 Thursday, 06/15/2006 01:05:40
CLASS OF '66 - 40th REUNION Time is running out for those of you needing a place to stay. The Westport Inn is booked for Friday, July 28th. At this point there may be cancellations. A bunch of us are staying at the Norwalk Inn 800-303-0808. It's very nice and quite a bit less expensive. It's just down the street from the motor vehicle place (where we all got our drivers licenses) and Stew Leonards is between there and the reunion. SO, make your reservations now and see you all in July!!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Thursday, 06/08/2006 20:51:22
Carol Valiante calise and Mike Calise formally of Saugatuck,CT. Are celebrating 50 years together may 1,2006. They now reside in Gilbert Arizona. they have 4 Children 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grand Child.	Grace Calise - 1988 Tuesday, 05/02/2006 14:06:54
STAPLES CLASS OF 1966 - 40TH REUNION It's official, the web site is up and you can make your reservations either through pay pal or downloading a form to mail. Go to: -link- Check it out and see what's in store for our BIG day!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 04/28/2006 23:32:11
Staples High School is undergoing a renovation and expansion. Some existing buildings are being demolished. Here are links to Westportnow.com's photos of the demolition of buildings 5 and 6: -link- -link-	Michael Beecher - 1973 Saturday, 04/22/2006 16:56:29
To the class of 1999 (and all Stapleites really) - On Sunday 4/8/06 @1am, one of our classmates; Missy Koutsoukos, crashed her car on the Merrit Parkway. She did not survive. Those who knew her are aware that she's survived by her twin sister, Chrissy. I'd like to take this opportunituy to extend my condolences to Chrissy and the rest of the Koutsoukos family. This is a wretched circumstance, and one I'm certain we all wish hadn't occured. Please, for the sake of everyone you love and all who love you: WEAR YOUR SEATBELT ALL THE TIME.	Meghan Miller - 1999 Tuesday, 04/11/2006 22:35:40
Class of 1986 reunion is scheduled for October 13, 2006 at Longshore. For more info and to register, go to -link-	Carolyn Levinson - 1986 Friday, 04/07/2006 04:31:40
Jim Calkins, principal of Staples High School from the mid-1960s to mid-'70s, died on April 5, 2006, in Martinsville, Va., of complications from congestive heart failure. He was gratified in the final months of his life to hear from so many former Staples students and staff members, thanking him for all he did as principal during a tumultuous time. Jim was, in large part, responsible for giving students a voice when most high schools silenced them, and for enhancing Staples' national reputation as a creative, innovative place. There will be a memorial service in his hometown of Norwich, Connecticut some time in June.	Dan Woog - 1971 Thursday, 04/06/2006 04:27:10
Class of 1976-30th Reunion: The dates are all set for July 7-9th for our long awaited 30th Class Reunion..Clambake on Sat.July 8th at Compo Beach. Other activites to be posted. Ken Machol Bill Shaner Jim Hornug Jennifer Chittick	Ken Machol - 1976 Saturday, 02/04/2006 12:42:12
Class of '66 - 40th Reunion Scheduled for July 28 - 30, 2006 Here's what we have so far: Fri., July 28, 2006 - Kickoff/Party - Gerogetown Saloon 6-12:30+ call 203-544-8003 to reserve a table, they're going fast. Music by the Old School Revue, if you're interested in being a part of the music fest contact Roger Kaufman at 203-226-5736. Sat., July 29, 2006 - Tour of Staples. Evening: Dinner, dancing and hanging out at Ann Sheffer & Bill Scheffler's. Sun., July 30, 2006 - Picnic at Compo Beach. More info and times tba. Hope to see you all there!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Saturday, 01/28/2006 14:19:22
Peter¬†Stephen Christopher, age 89,¬†formerly of Norwich, CT, Westport, CT, and¬†Fairfield,¬†CT died Friday,¬†November 25th,¬†in his¬†Lakewood Ranch Florida home. Son of the late Chrysanthe and Stephen Christopher of Norwich, CT.¬†Peter was predeceased by his wife Steffa Gatrousis Christopher last Sept 2004. He is survived by his ever adoring children Nina Vallombroso and her husband Tony of Old Lyme, CT,¬†Stephen P. Christopher and his wife Linda¬†of Southington, CT, Carol Barrow and her husband Frank of Lakewood Ranch, FL,¬†Diane Mullan and her husband William of East Meadow, New York, Peter M. Christopher and his wife Verjean¬†of Fairfield, CT. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren;¬†¬†a brother, John Christopher of North Haven, CT, a sister Mary Pilling of Norwich, CT and a sister Vange Fairfull of Oldsmar, FL,¬†and many adoring nieces and nephews. Peter was the owner of the original Westport Dairy Queen that¬†was located near the Westport Playhouse, and he appeared¬†on the September 22, 1951 cover of the Saturday Evening Post¬†titled¬†"Pete's Double Headers."¬† Peter¬†also owned and¬†operated the Dairy Queen in Savin Rock, and finally the Dairy Queen Brazier Store on East State Street in Westport. Peter served in WWII in the 8th Armored Division, Company B 976th Engineer Maintenance Division; part of General George Patton‚Äôs 3rd Army. The 8th Armored had the distinction of being one of the first units to break through the Siegfried line into Germany as the Allies pushed toward Berlin in the final months of the war.¬† Peter's final days were spent in the Sarasota area of Florida where he loved and enjoyed the expansive blue skies,¬†St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church,¬†his family of friends at The Windsor of¬†Lakewood Ranch,¬†and his¬†role as their Resident Photographer.¬†A private burial was held¬† in Norwich, CT, and¬†contributions in his memory may be made to The Red Cross.	Carol Christopher - 1970 Tuesday, 12/20/2005 01:30:31
Dec. 20, 2005: Former Staples Principal Jim Calkins Gravely Ill Jim Calkins: ‚Äúthe most progressive, most important and most controversial (Staples principal) in the school‚Äôs history."File photoJim Calkins, principal of Staples High School during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, lies gravely ill in Virginia, a friend said today. He has enjoyed reading Dan Woog‚Äôs new book, ‚ÄúStaples High School: 120 Years of A+ Education,‚Äù and is filled with nostalgia and pleasant memories of his years in Westport, the friend said in an e-mail message to WestportNow. Calkins, now in his early 80s and who served as Staples principal from 1966 to 1974, would like to hear from former students and staff members, the friend said. His address is 1500 Kenmar Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112. In his book, Woog said of Calkins‚Äô time at Staples: ‚ÄúHis eight-year tenure has been called the most progressive, most important and most controversial in the school‚Äôs history.‚Äù	Michael Beecher - 1973 Tuesday, 12/20/2005 10:10:35
Class of 1965 Reunion Announcement 1965 -- FORTY YEARS AGO The Rolling Stones‚Äô SATISFACTION beat out the Beatles‚Äô HELP for #1 single. The SOUND OF MUSIC beat out Dr. Zhivago for #1 movie. BONANZA beat out GOMER PYLE for #1 T V series STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL graduated 520 students, including YOU. Join us for the Staples High School 40th reunion Saturday, September 24, 2005 Chatham Manor 493 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 6 p.m. cocktails 7 p.m. dinner & dancing Music by Gary Peters (of WICC fame) Cash bar $55.00 per person RSVP by 9/1/05 to: Send check to: ($55 per person by 8/31, $65 after 9/1) Harriet Wolfson Flehinger 290 West End Ave. #2D New York, NY 10023 Suggested accommodations/directions available via email Be there or be square !! Hope to see you there. Thanks, Staples 1965 Reunion Committee: Merle Dorfman Speigel Harriet Wolfson Flehinger Mary Jo Cogswell Kramer Bruce Davidson Joey Kaempfer Ken Levinson Sharon McArthur Brown	Sharon McArthur - 1965 Monday, 07/25/2005 06:04:45
CLASS OF 1985 REUNION - Please contact Andi Sheinbaum Dinitz for information about our 20th/21st reunion.	Andi Sheinbaum Dinitz - 1985 Wednesday, 06/29/2005 01:06:31
STAPLES CLASS of 1966 Please go to classmates.com and take the survey about our upcoming 40th reunion. It was originally scheduled for April '06 but now they're taking a survey (April or July). You can also have imput on venues. Let's make this the best ever!!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Monday, 06/27/2005 10:09:02
STAN DRAKE - Comic Artist - Memorial Bio - -link-	Lance Drake - 1965 Thursday, 06/23/2005 22:36:12
STAPLES CLASS OF 1970 40TH REUNION in 2010 We are in the planning stages for our 40th Reunion to be held during the summer of 2010. Many of you have joined Westporters.com, but have not registered with our class website. This is a good idea so we can send emails to organize class activities. Please visit -link- for additional information and to register. Be sure to update your contact information in case your contact info has changed, so we can reach you in the future. Thanks, Mark	Mark Smollin - 1970 Thursday, 05/12/2005 22:32:08
Longtime Westport Music Teacher John Hanulik Dies at 71 John M. Hanulik, a member of the Westport Arts Advisory Committee and longtime music teacher in the Westport school system, died Monday night at Norwalk Hospital. He was 71. First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell named Hanulik to the committee in 2003. Mollie Donovan, co-chair of the arts group, said he was "a very valuable member who brought a great store of musical knowledge to the committee and his input will be greatly missed." Hanulik taught music -- vocal, band, orchestra and music theory -- in the Westport school system at all levels -- elementary, junior and senior -- for more than 37 years. A wake will be held at the Harding Funeral Home in Westport on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Luke Church in Westport on Friday at 10 a.m.	Michael Beecher - 1973 Wednesday, 03/16/2005 03:31:17
Those of you who attended Bedford Elementary will remember Sheryl Davidson, the fifth grade teacher, who recently passed away at the age of 86. Here is her obit from the Westport News: Davidson, Sheryl Sheryl Davidson, of Stratford, (formerly of Wilton) died Friday, Dec. 3, in her residence. She was 86. Mrs. Davidson was born in New York City, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Matilda (Ury) Schwartz, and was a graduate of New York University and the University of Bridgeport, with a masters degree in teaching. Mrs. Davidson was a teacher at the Bedford Elementary and Hillspoint Elementary Schools in Westport. She was a member of Hadassah, The Women's Auxiliary of the Jewish home for the Elderly of Fairfield and also served as a volunteer at the Jewish Home. Mrs. Davidson is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arthur Davidson of Stratford; her daughter, Helaine Davis and her husband, Richard, of Fairfield; her son, Robert Davidson and his wife, Maggie, of Harrison, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Kimberley Sweet, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Sweet, Abigail Davidson and Margaret Davidson; six step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Marston Schwartz and his wife, Doris, of New York City and a sister-in-law, Irma Kramer and her husband, Mort, of Huntington. Services took place Monday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. from The Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, with interment following at The Independent Hebrew Lodge Cemetery on Richards Ave. in Norwalk. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jewish Home for the Elderly, 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, CT 06825. Shiva was observed at the Davidson residence in Stratford through Tuesday evening.	Michael Beecher - 1973 Tuesday, 12/14/2004 16:54:04
What up peeps, listen, I would like to find Tanya Phillips, we went to Long Lots together in 1981-83, if you know where she is at I would appreciate a heads up, please contact Eric at 310-470-2205. Thanks former homies, see you at the 20-year if it goes down, EL	Eric Levine - 1986 Tuesday, 11/23/2004 21:27:29
ATTENTION.......Bernard Harris Publishing Company is printing a 2005 Alumni Directory. It will be out Feb. '05. PLEASE call 1-800-238-1842 and give them your contact info. You will be asked if you want to purchase a directory......you don't have to but get that info in the directory!!!! Thanks	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Thursday, 06/03/2004 02:35:05
The Staples Players are picking up speed. Check out Jeff Westwood's '67 web site for the 1966 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".....-link-. Good job Jeff!!!	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Sunday, 05/30/2004 08:44:33
NEED HELP - Joe Roglieri needs to find his cousins John '87 and Maris '93 SERAFIMOVS. He has important information regarding their father. Please contact Joe at 516-248-2471.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Thursday, 04/29/2004 19:07:35
Ron Baldwin, (everyone remembers his 442 convertible) and I (Lynne Murphy) got married Oct. 11,1969 . Ron passed away on Nov. 27, 2003, Thanksgiving Day, from congestive heart failure. He had been very ill the last three years. He was a great car dealer, wonderful husband of 34 years, terrfic grandfather, and all around great guy. I miss him so much. We have two wonderful children, four grandchildren and one on the way. I teach High School & Jr. JS Orchestra , what was I thinking.....We moved to Spokane Washington in '75, yep, the State, lived there until '87 then moved to Kingwood, Texas, just outside of Houston where we still live. I'd love to hear from ya'll.	Lynne Murphy - 1968 Monday, 02/02/2004 08:11:03
For those of you that missed the Class of 1970 Reunion... It was great... Lots of thanks to Mary Palmeri Gay, the newlyweds Carol and Frank Barrow, and SMOKE----- the reunion tour.... The reunion of Marc Bailin, John Leimseider, Chuck Boisseau, Peter Mogren, and Mark Smollin was fabulous.... Thank you all...... Hope everyone that attended had a good time.. and for those of you that didn't --- Please make the next one..... P.S. Thank you Firinn for making a lot of this easier, and helping us find our friends..... and relive our memories.....You are wonderful!	Vivianne Pommier - 1970 Monday, 06/26/2000 23:00:44
Hello - I am in need of a Stapleite Yearbook class of 1965. Does anyone have one they will part with? Or can anyone tell me how to get one? Thank you so much: 978-562-6674.	Helen Rolfe - 1965 Wednesday, 06/14/2000 17:42:01
ORDER A CLASS OF '75 REUNION YEARBOOK EARLY AND SAVE! I'm putting together a 25th reunion yearbook (see news item below if you'd like to send me a completed questionnaire for inclusion). For prepaid orders received by 7/10/00, the price is $10.00 each. The price for orders received after that will be $12.00. Send your name, address, phone and payment to: Lynn McDonald, 58887 Bremen Hwy., Mishawaka, IN 46544.	Lynn McDonald - 1975 Tuesday, 06/13/2000 02:45:38
In March of 1998, I had to take a ferry from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore to take care of some work permit papers (I was teaching English in Bali). As I was walking in the ferry terminal to the photo shop to get some passport photos, I noticed an advertisement . It was Cindy Crawford kissing either Derek or Drew Riker on the cheek. I couldn't tell which one it was, but that was cool to see an old friend on the wall on the other side of the world.	Jason Gaspero - 1988 Thursday, 04/27/2000 06:11:11
This is the first time posting on the Staples site. I would like to ask any and all Alumni to go to Hop3.com and read a story about a dear friend and his fight with Lymphoma. Several Alumni have created a small fund raising campaign and could use any and all help fellow Alumni and friends can give. Thanks for taking the time to read this post.	Adam Lubarsky - 1973 Thursday, 04/27/2000 08:44:01
I'm putting together a 25th Reunion Yearbook. If you'd like to be included, please answer as many of the following questions as you'd like (responses can be as long or as short as you'd like). The yearbooks will be available for purchase (a nominal fee to cover my expenses) at the reunion and afterward. Rumor has it that carriage returns get deleted in these postings, so this will be interesting, but at least you can cut and paste the following questions and they will be separated by colons. Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Occupation: Spouse/partner: How long together: Spouse/partner's occupation: Children/grandchildren??!! and ages: Teacher who influenced you most and why (or a story about the teacher): High school friends you're still in touch with: High school memory/story: Life experiences/accomplishments since graduation: Lessons learned: How does it feel to be approaching 45? Hopes for your future: The 25th reunion yearbook will also include memorials and tributes to classmates who have died. Do you have a memory or tribute to Jack Benway, Harold Deluca, Alison Goldschmidt, Ted Reynolds, Paul Schliesman, someone else? Would you like your name included with your memory/tribute? You can also MAIL photos, obituaries, etc. to Lynn McDonald, 58887 Bremen Hwy.,Mishawaka, IN 46544.	Lynn McDonald - 1975 Monday, 04/17/2000 08:58:29
Wow, I just discovered this Staples Alumni site! This could be tons of fun. Anyone out there from the class of '86 who wants to catch up? I am currently living in Fairfield and working in good 'ol Westport. Guess some of us never get out of Fairfield County, huh? (except for college, of course. I got my degree at Ithaca) Well, hip horay for sheltered lifestyles, yes? Maybe see some of you out there in Monday night chat! Ciao!	Sharon Paulsen Hackney - 1986 Wednesday, 04/12/2000 16:16:59
STAPLES 1975 25TH REUNION: Concept: beach party - swimming weather permitting, volleyball, music, frisbee, horseshoes Date : July 15, 2000, Saturday rain date: the next day July 16, only if its absolutely pouring on the 15th location: Compo Beach , to the right of the canons time: 1pm to 6pm ? Or as late as you want to stay who: the class of 1975, kids and all Cost: This is a bring your own food, drink, kids if you dare, charcoal if you feel compelled, so cost is whatever you want it to be, some of us will arrive earlier (9am) to reserve grills and light them at 12pm so when you get there they will be hot, you bring the cold beer and cook your own food, utensils, etc. We will have vollyeball net set up, horseshoes out, grills hot, music on, banner up . Send address updates to Lynn McDonald if you want a flyer mailed TO YOU with more up to date details. There will be a get together on Friday night and Saturday night (locations TBA) and we are working on a group pass for Compo Beach. By all means get the word out to others, and have them send their email address to Lynn or myself.	Larry Perlstein - 1975 Friday, 04/07/2000 22:08:57
Four members of the class of '65 announce the formation of their new business: Westport Reunion, Inc. Westport Reunion, Inc.introduces Unconditional Love, Baby's First Touch line of infant clothes and gifts and will exhibit at International Kids' Fashion Show, Booth 1776 March 5th - 8th,2000, Jacob Javitz Center, NYC. Westport Reunion, Inc. was founded by Helen "Bunny" Rolfe Ham, Kate Seidman, Sheila Groonell and Alice Kany Gundersen. "I founded Westport Reunion, Inc. with my oldest and dearest friends from my childhood," said Kate. Yes, it is a company formed at a reunion. And yes, we all met at Bedford Jr. High School - we worked on the year book together". "We saw Kate's designs over a reunion lunch. We couldn't keep our eyes off them. They were so wonderul - full of light and joy. I knew immediately that we could build a company beginning with the Unconditional Love line." said Helen. Helen has 20 years in marketing and sales experience in the computer industry and holds an MBA from Simmons Graduate School of Management. Kate is a well know jewelry and fabric designer and prior to founding Westport Reunion, Inc. worked for Sigrid Olsen, a Liz Clairborne company. Vist our site at -link-.	Helen Rolfe - 1965 Friday, 02/25/2000 18:54:56
Does anyone know about the deaths of our fellow classmates: John Bramen, John Courcier, Missy Dohme and Ray Happel? Thank you for any info.	Gail Latimer Gorian - 1966 Friday, 02/25/2000 21:45:53
The Uconn Men's Crew Team is doing an "Erg a Thon" its just like a "Walkathon" but its on a rowing machine. We're attempting to row a quarter of a million meters in between 6 am and finish before Midnight this Saturday the 25th in front of South Campus dorms. Spectators are welcome. The purpose of this is to raise some money so that we can afford to go to a training camp during spring break. We're trying to raise at least $200 a person, to make the price less for each rower. Any contribution you are willing to make would be appreciated. A check can be made out to Allen M Clark or The Uconn Crew Team, and sent to Allen Clark, 33a Clubhouse Circle, Storrs CT, 06269.	Allen Clark - 1996 Tuesday, 02/22/2000 22:03:05
For those of you who are nostalgic for the 'old' Westport, there are a couple of books out, most notably a collection of old postcards (many of places that are no longer around) edited by my husband, Bill Scheffler '66. He's been collecting Westport memorabilia for years (abetted recently by eBay) -- information about his book and others (i.e. Dan Woog) are on -link-, which is another very good Westport site. The definitive 400-page history of Westport, commissioned by the Westport Historical Society, will be published by Greenwood Press in May -- I'll post details when it's available.	Ann Sheffer - 1966 Friday, 02/18/2000 12:56:02
Reliable sources indicate that Albie Loeffler will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials of America Hall of Fame on April 28-29 in Oneonta, NY.	Bill Deegan - 1963 Wednesday, 02/16/2000 17:55:36
My husband, Rodger Smith (Darien HS '85) and I are pleased to announce the birth of our twins Amanda and Tyler on December 1, 1999	Lori Storch Smith - 1988 Friday, 01/28/2000 06:09:18
Bob Barrand, Class of 71, died January 6, 2000.	Nancy Barrand - 1974 Thursday, 01/27/2000 06:33:29
Our 30th reunion (class of 1970) will be held the weekend of June 24-25th. There will be a dinner/dance at the Sheraton in Stamford on Saturday night and a beach party on Sunday. If you are not sure that I have your correct address - please send it to me. If you would like to help... Please let me know. Thank you.	Vivianne Pommier - 1970 Friday, 01/21/2000 02:10:04
Just in case you're home channel-surfing on Wednesday, Jan. 26th, I thought I'd let you know about the 90-minute PBS documentary "Born to Trouble: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" that is premiering that night (check local listings for the time--it's on at 9:00 p.m. in Boston and Austin). It's the first of four films in the "CULTURE SHOCK" series produced by WGBH. (Yours truly is featured in it, along with David Bradley, Jim Miller and Jocelyn Chadwick-Joshua.) WGBH, by the way, will send a free curriculum kit to go along with the film to any teacher who asks for one as well as (for a nominal fee) copies of the video for classroom use--pass the word.	Shelley Fisher Fishkin - 1967 Sunday, 01/16/2000 00:52:07
February 19th of this year will be the seventh anniversay of the death of my brother, Jay Gilbertie, class of 1967. He was 44 at the time, living in Weston, and working as a stockbroker at Shearson, Lehman, American Express. He died suddenly after leaving the racquetball court at the Westport YMCA. He's survived by his wife, Lynn, and his children Ryan (17), Darlene (14), and Trevor (11) who now live in Collinsville, CT. There is a college scholarship fund in his honor, awarded each year at the Italian Festval held in July. If you're interested in making a donation, or in more information about Jay or the Gilbertie family, feel free to contact me.	Ginny Gilbertie williams - 1981 Saturday, 01/15/2000 23:44:52
My Holiday Concert records are old and scratched. I imagine there must be tapes or CD's of concerts more recent than mine ('67-'69). Any info. would be appreciated.	Kathy Lanning - 1969 Monday, 12/20/1999 20:41:55
Still here in Westport. Any class of 62' out there would love to hear from you.	Lawrence Tedesco - 1962 Wednesday, 12/15/1999 22:11:52
This is actually an update of a news item posted in October, '98. I'm looking for people who had my mother, Hortense Wolfson, as an elementary school teacher at Coleytown in the early 1950's-late 1970's. She is almost 89 and a superwoman, still driving around Westport contributing to the community. She LOVES hearing from former students. For more info, see the early posting way down below this.	Harriet Wolfson Flehinger - 1965 Wednesday, 12/08/1999 23:54:48
Are there any 1975 grads who might be interested in putting together a 25th year reunion? Does anyone have names, phone numbers or email addresses of those who put past reunions together? I would be interested and I'm very willing to put some time into it but I'm not sure where to start. Suggestions welcome.	Henry Atterbury - 1975 Tuesday, 12/07/1999 14:11:57
I love this web site. I have enjoyed hearing from old friends. I would like to find my old roommate in LA, Penny Burrow. Does anyone know of her? She went to a private school. I need to learn to cut and paste, etc...... I wish more people from 58 sign up and would be willing to help set up a reunion.	June Koerner Deane - 1958 Thursday, 12/02/1999 21:29:30
Joe Lagana (Class of 1970) passed away last night after a 20 year batle against Lupus. Although I did not know him that well, we always sat next to each other in Home Rooms due to the proximity of our names. But, he worked with my Mom for over 20 years for the State of Ct as a dedicated Social Worker, and his loss will be sorely felt.	John Kyle - 1970 Tuesday, 11/30/1999 09:35:03
My brother Peter turned me on to this site over Thanksgiving in Vermont. I expected to spend a few minutes browsing before work, and have been here for well over an hour. Appears I'm a bit nostalgic and curious about old aquaintances from '65 - '67 classes. Hopefully, some of my inquiries and this brief messsage will re-connect me with those of you who were in my circle. As for me, I'm living in Ridgefield, CT with my wife (a Pittsburgh girl) of 30 years, and have three grown children and 3 grandchildren (probably pretty hard for those of you who knew me then to visualize). I'm President of a Genesis Consulting LLP, an Operations, Technology and Organization consultancy I formed in 1977 after college, graduate school (UConn, Yale) and Xerox Corporation. Those interested can learn about Genesis at genesissolutions.com I wish I had more "Staples" type news to ofer up here, but I really have not stayed connnected over the years, even though I am still in the area. Perhaps that will change now if I hear from old acquaintances. Warmest regards and Happy Holidays, Steve Silver	Steve Silver - 1965 Tuesday, 11/30/1999 00:06:00
Hello to all fellow '75 grads, does anyone know the whereabouts of Jim and Debbie Williams, Barett Colby, Dave Popowich, Dick Montague, others? It has been 20 years since I've had any contact with fellow grads and am interested in how everyone is doing 25 years later. Hoping all is well with each and everyone of you. If anyone knows how Mr. Jeff Lea (French) is doing I would like to hear. If you speak to him let him know I led 5.10's finally and am still climbing at the Gunks. Took my 11 year old son on his first full climb this past week, his comment at 200 feet up and standing on a very small ledge was "the view is pretty good from up here", I just love it. Henry Atterbury	Henry Atterbury - 1975 Thursday, 11/25/1999 11:49:18
I would like to find Sharon Burke. She was in the 1961 Class with me at Staples. I havent seen or heard from her in many many years and would just like to know how she is.	Joan Febbraio - 1961 Wednesday, 11/10/1999 10:55:04
Living down under is great. Snorkeling the great barrier reef and sailing when I should be studying for the us state department exam...heading to new zealand for a few months to photograph for reuters news service and stateside some time this winter...ran into a kid in airlie beach queensland who knew all about staples...small world..anya	Julie Zengel Ganak - 1979 Thursday, 10/14/1999 19:48:35
Any of you who are planning to travel to San Francisco for the dinner, get in touch if you would like to ride up from the San Diego/LA area. I may drive if anybody is interested. Otherwise, hope to see you there.	John Kyle - 1970 Tuesday, 09/21/1999 16:40:54
FYI: Peter Coopersmith got married here on Nantucket over the Labor Day Weekend. Sorry, girls.	Michael Kopko - 1976 Thursday, 09/09/1999 20:21:13
Bob Yovan, who taught physical education and coached football at Staples High School and Long Lots Junior High School for over three decades, died Sunday, August 8, 1999 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65. He was known as an avid volunteer for the American Red Cross, Norwalk Maritime Center and Boy Scouts, as lifeguard and director of water safety at Fairfield and Compo Beaches, for his love of skiing, scuba diving, fishing and Rollerblading, and his dedication to all students and athletes. His wife, Joan, lives in Fairfield.	Dan Woog - 1971 Monday, 08/09/1999 00:48:01
My brother, Edward Ference, Class of '65, passed away on February 25, 1999.	Larry Ference - 1969 Thursday, 08/05/1999 10:16:52
I regret to inform you that my cousin, Diana Thune, class of 1975 has recently passed away. She lived in New Orleans and is survived by her mother and brother.	Kim Rafter Mangan - 1975 Monday, 07/12/1999 15:03:19
If anyone has information on the death of Jon Gibeault please let me know. Jon was my very first boyfriend. You know the saying "Your first love shows you what love is your second love shows you what love is not and your third love is your true love." Well Jon was a true gentlemen and lots of fun, and I will always have found memories of him. I was devastated to see his name in the light grey denoting those reported deceased - my only hope is that this is a misprint.	Karen Murphy - 1974 Tuesday, 07/06/1999 06:02:19
If anyone out there has info on the death of Jim Bonner in 1998 and the location of his family, please contact me. Thanks -----	Jeffrey Mullin - 1966 Saturday, 07/03/1999 00:45:01
Anyone interested in some sort of Peace March or Demonstration to Protest the recent High School Shootings... Peace amongst geeks, jocks and freaks alike. Please Please Please - let us hope that kids begin to "copycat" peace instead of violence. Thanks, call me at 831-8628 (my apartment) or 454-1969 (my parents house) Love, Jessica Whittaker- read my message on the 1998 grads. board for more info	Jessica Whittaker - 1998 Friday, 05/21/1999 16:06:58
Meanil Saltzman '83 Takes the Plunge Congrats Smelly Melly on your Marriage, and to Peter...GOOD LUCK shes all yours xoxox Love your little sister	Valerie Saltzman - 1984 Thursday, 05/06/1999 20:28:43
Sadly report the passing of our dear classmate Kate Burnham on 11/20/98	Linda Solway - 1964 Monday, 04/19/1999 23:03:29
"WOOG'S WORLD" now available online! You asked for it -- you got it. My "Woog's World" newspaper column, which appears every Friday in the Westport News, is now available each week at my website, which is (cleverly enough): -link-. Just one more way to keep the ol' Westport ties strong.... Enjoy -- Dan Woog	Dan Woog - 1971 Thursday, 04/15/1999 00:29:45
My name is Susan Bresnehan, Class of 1983. I am writing in hopes of contacting (via the internet, not phone) David Linton. David, I have tried 2 times to Email you & either I typed it in wrong, or you did. I would enjoy hearing from you, and about what else (in addition to what you wrote on your web page) is going on in your life & your family's (wife & kids) these days. Fondly, Susan.	Susan Sporre Bresnehan - 1983 Wednesday, 03/10/1999 21:07:48
I can't find my 20 year reunion form that was mailed to me a couple of months ago...can someone please e-mail me the e-mail address so I can sign up!!!! Thank you----Julie **** CLASS OF 1979 ********	Julie Zengel Ganak - 1979 Thursday, 02/11/1999 04:23:50
My brother, Hank, alerted me to this obituary for Jack Benway in the Westport News and am passing along the sad news. I remember Jack's mischievous grin, as I'm sure all will who knew him. John (Jack) A. Benway, 41, of Westport died in Milford on Jan. 21. Born in Bridgeport, he was a lifelong Westport resident. Mr. Benway was a 1975 graduate of Staples High School and was the owner of Bayberry Painting for the past 10 years. He also coached football for the Westport PAL. He was the father of Tracy, Jennifer and Ashley Benway, all of Westport, the son of John and Arline Benway of Vero Beach, Fla., brother of A.J. Benway of Ansonia and Sandra Wector of Clovis, Calif. and best friend to John Lynch. A funeral was held Saturday, at Shaughnessey Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd., Fairfield with Msgr. Thomas Driscoll officiating. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to The Benway Daughters Scholarship Fund, care of A.J. Benway through the funeral home.	Lynn McDonald - 1975 Sunday, 01/31/1999 12:25:35
I'm writing in hopes to find a couple of old freinds ,Joey tiberio,chris burerra and jerry colberg if anyone has any info please e-mail me ,thanks and go class of 1993	Todd Schwartz - 1993 Tuesday, 01/26/1999 13:27:26
Dear everybody out there, we just got online and would love to hear news from anyone whom I know or knew from way back when. Please send a message........ Peter	Peter Mogren - 1970 Sunday, 11/22/1998 07:00:01
I am very sorry to report that my brother's very close friend, Mark Horner (1978) was killed last month in an accident in Amsterdam, where he was living with his wife and daughter.	Ann Humphrey - 1981 Thursday, 11/12/1998 10:16:55
I am looking for updated addresses for the class of '69. Our 30 year reunion is coming up in 1999. We are in the process of planning it for the summer of 1999. There are quite a few addresses that we couldn't find for the 25th reunion. If you are in contact with anyone from our class, please post it to either of my e-mail address above. Hope to hear from anyone soon. More news to follow. --Shelby Goodlett Pike	Shelby Goodlett Pike - 1969 Monday, 10/26/1998 22:17:24
My mother, Hortense Wolfson, taught elementary school at Coleytown from 1954- late 1970's. She is currently 87 years old, very healthy, very active, drives around Westport, volunteers at school, takes classes at Staples, works out on an exercise bike and still lives in my childhood home. She calculates she taught more than 900 Westport kids, many of whom when on to graduate from Staples. If any of you have recollections of her as your teacher, she would love to hear from you and know where you are today. You can email her at my email address. At 86, she began using a computer to email her grandson, but does not have her own computer at the present time. Thanks. Harriet Wolfson, class of '65	Harriet Wolfson Flehinger - 1965 Friday, 10/02/1998 16:10:31
On Saturday, September 26, the Staples High School soccer field will be named in honor of Albie Loeffler. Talk about an honor that's long overdue! The ball got rolling (to use a soccer metaphor) thanks to the efforts of Jeff Williamson 73 Fred Cantor 71 and Bill Mitchell ?61; it became a reality thanks to dozens of letters of support from alumni that cascaded into First Selectman Diane Goss Farrells office. She and other prominent citizens read selections at an RTM meeting. The vote was overwhelming. Now comes the fun part: A dedication ceremony has been scheduled for halftime of the Staples-Ridgefield game, which begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26. Mr. Loeffler and members of his family will be there; we hope you can attend too. In respect for Mr. Loefflers wishes (and personality), the ceremony will be brief. However, it will be heartfelt and joyous. Afterwards, well all gather in the school cafeteria for a reception. The event will be held rain or shine. As you know, Mr. Loeffler is not a "gift" person. However, we would like to present him with a token of our affection: a scrapbook of appreciation. If you wish to be included, please send us on one sheet of paper only any thoughts, comments or other contributions. The deadline is September 10; the address is Dan Woog, 301 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880. Of course, you do not have to attend the ceremony to be part of the scrapbook. For planning purposes, wed like to know in advance if you plan to join us on September 26. Please RSVP (with year of graduation from high school, name of college please indicate if you played varsity ball -- current job title, and address) to Dan Woog, 301 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880, tel.: 203-227-1755; fax 203-227-3035. Finally, we would appreciate any donations. We'll use the funds for two causes: to increase the Loeffler Scholarship (currently a $1,500 annual award), and to create an appropriate sign for the Loeffler Soccer Field. Please send contributions (made out to "The Loeffler Fund") c/o Dan Woog at the above address. Thanks in advance for your interest and enthusiasm. If you have questions or comments, please contact any of the people listed below.	Dan Woog - 1971 Saturday, 08/15/1998 11:23:55
HOGULA, DREAD PIG OF NIGHT will be released by Henry Holt Fall 99! I became a student of Maurice Sendak at Parsons after Staples -- This is the first picture book I've written as well as illustrated.	Jean Gralley - 1969 Saturday, 08/01/1998 07:55:20
My first novel, A CONSPIRACY OF TALL MEN, will be released by Harmony/Crown on July 1st. It's part of a two book deal I signed with Crown/Harmony. The book has been selected by the Book of the Month Club as an alternate selection and was recently purchased by Patrick Stewart and Paramount Studios with Patrick Stewart to star in a movie version of the book. You can visit a web site for the book at -link-.	Noah Hawley - 1985 Sunday, 06/07/1998 08:50:56